Dr. Hong Tang

Professor

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Biography

Hong Tang is the Llewellyn West Jones, Jr. Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Yale University. He holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology. His research focuses on various aspects of nonlinear and quantum optics, nano-electromechanical systems, superconducting detector circuits, and the development of quantum transducers. Tang has received several notable awards, including the Arthur Greer Memorial Prize in 2010 and the Packard Fellowship in 2009. He has also been recognized with a National Science Foundation Career Award the same year and served as an invited participant at the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Symposium in 2008. Tang's contributions to the field are evident in his extensive publication record, with significant research on topics such as high-speed single-photon detectors, Casimir force measurements, and nano-mechanical resonators. Through his work, he continues to advance the understanding and application of advanced photonic and nanomechanical technologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.